About St Andrews Lutheran College

St Andrews Lutheran College is an independent, co-educational P–12 school located at the southern end of the Gold Coast, with over 1,400 students from Early Learning to Year 12. We are a Christ-centred community with a mission to strive for excellence in Christian co-education.

Our employee community is a passionate and dedicated team who inspire and nurture confident young people. As employees, our College Mission of Celebrating the Gospel | Nurturing the Individual | Empowering Lifelong Learners is pivotal to our operation and guides everything we do.

We are committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and innovative environment where both students and staff can thrive.

Position Overview

Position: Junior School Teacher

Commencing: January 2026

Workload FTE: Full Time

Employment Basis: Permanent

The Role

The Junior School Teacher is responsible for delivering high-quality education and care to students, grounded in the Christian ethos of the College. This role encompasses professional practice, engagement, and ongoing learning. As part of an International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) school, teachers are expected to plan and implement learning experiences using the IB PYP framework, fostering inquiry-based, student-centred education.

Selection Criteria

The ability to design and deliver engaging, inquiry-based learning experiences using the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), ACARA curriculum, and Christian Studies Curriculum Framework

Demonstrated capacity to maintain high standards of teaching practice, classroom management, and student engagement in a learner-centred environment

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build respectful relationships with students, families, and colleagues, and actively contribute to the College community

Commitment to ongoing professional learning and reflective practice, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team and contribute to the professional life of the school

Have appropriate ICT skills and a preparedness to integrate ICT skills into the learning process

Have an understanding of, and commitment to, the Lutheran ethos of the School

Application Instructions:

The ideal candidate will embody our values and actively contribute to our vibrant College community, fostering meaningful relationships across the College. To view information on the position please see our website. If you believe your work ethic and mindset align with our opportunity, please submit your cover letter responding to the above criteria, and resume by clicking the ‘APPLY’ button now.

The selection panels' decision will be communicated to successful applicants. Only those who have been interviewed will be contacted. Please refer to our College’s website Employment page for the "Employment Collection Notice." This notice will inform you, as an applicant of how St Andrews Lutheran College will handle the information collected from you, including your personal information and resume.

The College reserves the right to remove the job advertisement should a suitable applicant be found.

Agency applications are respectfully declined.

St Andrews Lutheran College supports the rights of children and young people and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of students. All applicants are required to undergo a screening process and the successful applicant must comply with all College policies and procedure.